ATP 3-21.71 — Mechanized Infantry Platoon And Squad
ATP 3-21.71 governs techniques and procedures for employing Bradley Fighting Vehicle-equipped mechanized Infantry platoons and squads in multidomain operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-21.71
- Title: MECHANIZED INFANTRY PLATOON AND SQUAD
- Date: 10/15/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-21.71 covers organization, planning, offensive and defensive operations, enabling activities, sustainment, and direct fire, fire support, battle, and crew drills. It provides descriptive frameworks and technical employment principles for integrating mounted and dismounted Infantry.
Applies to: ATP 3-21.71 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Bradley Fighting Vehicle employment
- Troop leading procedures
- Offensive operations
- Defensive operations
- Engagement area development
- Breaching operations
- Counter-unmanned aircraft systems
- Tactical combat casualty care
Questions and answers
When should a platoon leader issue a warning order?
The PL issues the WARNORD as soon as possible to facilitate subordinate preparation and planning (see figure 2-3). (paragraph 2-10)
What determines the amount of detail in a warning order?
The amount of detail included in a WARNORD depends on the available time, the platoon's communications capability, and the information subordinates need to initiate proper planning and preparation. (paragraph 2-10)
When can a platoon leader begin mission analysis?
PLs can begin mission analysis upon receipt of the company WARNORD. (paragraph 2-12)
What is the purpose of mission analysis?
The PL conducts mission analysis to develop and to confirm what the platoon must do to accomplish the mission. (paragraph 2-13)
What are battle drills?
A battle drill is rehearsed, and well understood actions made in response to common battlefield occurrences (ADP 3-90). (paragraph 6-0)